Description
Savory sweet potato cornbread dances with southern charm, promising a golden slice of comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Drizzled honey butter melts into warm crumbs, creating a delectable companion perfect for sharing with loved ones around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
Binding and Moistening Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and ready a baking dish with grease or parchment paper for optimal cornbread release.
- Blend cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, honey, and buttermilk in a separate bowl until achieving a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry components, stirring gently to combine without overworking the batter, which could result in tough cornbread.
- Transfer batter into the prepared baking dish, leveling the surface with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean and the top develops a golden-brown crust.
- Simultaneously, create honey butter by thoroughly blending softened butter with honey until smooth and creamy.
- Allow cornbread to cool briefly, then slice and serve warm, accompanied by a luxurious spread of honey butter for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap traditional flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to make the cornbread suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Mash sweet potatoes thoroughly to ensure a smooth, consistent texture without lumps that might disrupt the cornbread’s delicate structure.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to help ingredients blend more evenly and create a lighter, more tender cornbread.
- Experiment with additional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the sweet potato’s natural warmth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg